Dead Water (Kiera Hudson Series Two, #6) in Tim O'Rourke Fans

Mar 25, 2013 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

WHAT. DID. YOU. DO???? My very first thought at the end of the book. Those who have finished it will know the EXACT moment I am talking about. My head is spinning. I feel sick to my stomach. If my bank account had the money I would be booking a ticket for the first plane out of the States and to the UK RIGHT THIS MINUTE! Tim! *pulling my hair out* Oh Tim, what have you done??? Yes, yes those are REAL tears I wiped away.
Ok, so I say this after I finish every book in the Kiera series but this one ...more

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Mar 25, 2013 Rebecca rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, kindle

Noooooo.... Omg what an ending, this book was amazing, now got to wait for book 7!

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Jan 01, 2013 Claire rated it it was amazing

As with all of Tim's books you go through different levels of emotions. There's the happiness usually this happens just because you have the next installment of Tim's books in your hands. Then there's the laughter, this happens when Potter and Murphy get together, they are so hilarious. My favourite quote

"You couldn't solve a crime even if you stumbled across a killer standing over a headless corpse with an axe in his hand shouting, 'I'm glad I chopped the arsehole's freaking head off!'" I groan ...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Sue McGarvie rated it it was amazing

Tim O'Rourke has done it again! Made me race against time so I could reach the
ending of this book asap... it's got suspense, love, drama, fun and more suspense. The man has created such enduring characters, people who are odd and normal everyday beings like you and me. People who have fun and yet suffer.

The amount of things I thought and felt while reading this book, the places I
visited, the way I soared through night skies and walked knee-deep in the snow.

How I swam in the dead waters and f ...more

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Oct 05, 2013 Caroline Barker rated it it was amazing

It is such a treat to read a Tim O'Rourke story. As it has been a few months since I have read Dead Wolf (Keira Hudson Series 2 Book 5), I was beginning to think I'd forget where I left off! Oh no, not with Tim. His writing allows for the reader to easily carry on the Keira journey, with reminders throughout where the story has been to. Therefore also allowing a fresh reader to the series to settle into the story. With Vampyrus, Lycanthrope, Skin-Walkers and more, this paranormal series will gri It is such a treat to read a Tim O'Rourke story. As it has been a few months since I have read Dead Wolf (Keira Hudson Series 2 Book 5), I was beginning to think I'd forget where I left off! Oh no, not with Tim. His writing allows for the reader to easily carry on the Keira journey, with reminders throughout where the story has been to. Therefore also allowing a fresh reader to the series to settle into the story. With Vampyrus, Lycanthrope, Skin-Walkers and more, this paranormal series will grip you like no other!

Dead Water largely follows half-breed Keira and Vampyrus Potter and Murphy travel to the Dead Water, in search of their friends, Kayla and Sam. During their journey, in the 'pushed' world they have found themselves in, they are gradually turning into statues, cracking and slowly turning to dust. However, during moments of ingesting a little blood they are able to keep going until they reach their destination. Upon finding it a little too easy to have reached their destination, Keira fears that not all is as it seems!

After reading the subsequent novel, fans of the series are absolutely desperate to know how Keira and Potter's relationship will fare. In Dead Water we follow the story from Keira's and Potter's points of view. It is more than fair to say that at the beginning of Dead Water Keira is quite hurt and upset. After finding out who she really is, and that her lover and friend, Potter and Murphy, have been lying to her she doesn't really have much to say to them. Potter, in particular, has a hard time from Keira especially as Keira feels betrayed by him in more ways than one. Unfortunately for Potter, Keira doesn't want to hear that he was only trying to protect her and spare her feelings. She can't possibly give in to him as she knows she would only get hurt again.

Poor Potter was actually betrayed himself, with the idea of upsetting and manipulating Keira. It is so clear why fans of this series love Potter. His feelings are so strong but not always transparent to Keira. However, reading his point of view the reader does understand him and the reader wants to pull Keira aside to explain this to her. There have been moments when Potter has been a little too trusting of others, especially of the female kind, and has ended up in some messy situations!

Even though there are some pretty intense moments between Potter and Keira, on the other hand there are some really great scenes with Potter and Murphy. In regards to Keira, Murphy is a little overbearing in an observant and protective manner. However, some of Murphy's remarks to Potter about her are obvious, annoying or over the top. It's almost like Murphy is trying to get a rise out of Potter. To which Potter replies brilliantly in his sarcastic manner which made me laugh out loud at times. This provided a great relief in between the overall tense feeling.

I also thought it was fantastic to read about Keira using her investigative skills, trying to find Kayla and Sam, as she returns to the snow-covered field where they had been involved with a wolf attack with Potter and Murphy in Chapter 4. (This is where many of Potter's sarcasm comes to the fore with Murphy!) This scene, as well as how Keira carefully works out what has happened as she illuminates certain possibilities, really took me down memory lane to the first instalment of Keira when she first visited the Ragged Cove and met Potter and Murphy in Vampire Shift! Here Keira was taken to her first scene where a body was found just within the tree-line of a field and Keira used her 'seeing' abilities to spot the smallest of details! This scene is very fresh in my mind, especially after having read the Graphic Novel of Vampire Shift a few weeks ago.

The excitement grows with each chapter. There is a great use of dialogue, as in many of Tim's books. This makes it a fun and quick read, even though the plot itself is very rich in intensity and depth. The scenery changes so much, along with the weather conditions, as the story moves on. This again is typical of Tim O'Rourke, especially in the Keira Hudson series. We begin with snow, fields, the blood red Dead Water, the upward current of the Fountain of Souls, forestry and the town of Wasp Water. You can also gauge from some of these names that Tim's imagination takes you to a completely different 'pushed' world of your own as the stories remain alive and strangely real. It is also regular for Tim to introduce new characters and in this instance it comes in the form of statues, which have strangely been following Keira and her friends to the Dead Water.

The ending of this one will certainly shock many fans. On the one hand I am thinking, 'Tim, what have you done!?', and on the other I am quite excited of the possibilities that it could bring. I do have my own theories so I hope I am right. I personally believe that if an author does surprise you, even in a negative manner, that it is a work of brilliance. These days I don't think it takes much to shock people, especially open-minded people. And I also like an author that isn't too predictable!

The following instalment, 'Dead Push' is available now and I will hopefully be reviewing it very soon. In the meantime, come and check it out on Goodreads. ...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Rachel Joi Maples rated it it was amazing

Shelves: tim-o-rourke

Tim has done it again! Another terrific book in Kiera series, but never saw the ending of this one coming!! Can't wait for the next book, as always. Terrific job, sir! ...more

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Apr 02, 2013 Jackie rated it it was amazing

Carn't this girl get a break? Her life is nothing but a struggle and when she get's some light at the end of the tunnel some bas**** rips her life apart.

The end broke my heart as well as Kieras.... but there's a chance isn't there???? Pleeease Tim, say there's a chance? :(

I'm ever an optomist to I will wait for Kieras light.

Don't you let me down Mr Tim or I will do a Potter and rip your heart our !!!!!!!!!! Your a genius, but a heart breaker - thank you for sharing that crazy mind again... unt ...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Jenn Green rated it it was amazing

I am in a complete state of mind numbing shock right now, tears -big fat ugly- tears, streaming down my face, on the floor, in the fetal position, blinding heartache. This series is gonna land me in therapy yet.....

Kiera & the gang are back, what's left of them anyway, the scooby gang seems to get smaller & smaller as time wears on. Kayla & Sam are missing and Kiera, Potter & Murphy are heading off to the 'Dead Waters' or fountain of souls in search of them. The best part IMHO? Potter's hilariou I am in a complete state of mind numbing shock right now, tears -big fat ugly- tears, streaming down my face, on the floor, in the fetal position, blinding heartache. This series is gonna land me in therapy yet.....

Kiera & the gang are back, what's left of them anyway, the scooby gang seems to get smaller & smaller as time wears on. Kayla & Sam are missing and Kiera, Potter & Murphy are heading off to the 'Dead Waters' or fountain of souls in search of them. The best part IMHO? Potter's hilarious freakin banter is back!!

"You couldn't solve a crime even if you stumbled across a killer standing over a headless corpse with an axe in his hand shouting, 'I'm glad I chopped the arsehole's freaking head off!'" I groaned. "You're nothing like Kiera."

"I know she doesn't look like much, but you should see her in action. Believe me she can be a real Tiger when she wants to be," Potter smiled at the inspector. Then winking at me, Potter added, "Isn't that right?"

Seriously, I love that man.
It was also neat to see the way Murphy acts towards Kiera, now that all their secrets have been revealed & he no longer has to hide the fact that he's her Uncle. Kiera has to come to terms with her lycanthrope half, her mothers identity & crimes, and her relationship to Jack Seth. She also struggles with her feelings for Potter, now that she knows he has lied to her. This book is split been Kiera & Potters POV, which I throughly enjoyed-I love getting into that mans head Lol.
Secrets of the statues are finally revealed & I'm proud to say I was actually right about them!! That NEVER happens so YAYYYY!! There is plenty of action, blood & gore along the way, as well as some knock you on your arse twists & surprises.

But the ending....oh that devastating cliffhanger that took half my heart & soul with it?!? I don't know how I'm ever gonna recover from that shock. My logical side (the part of me that hasn't been crushed beyond belief) has been following this author long enough to know that NOTHING is ever as it seems. In reality, I should pull myself out of my pit of despair and wait until the series concludes to fall apart, and I will....eventually. Right now I have to hold together what little sanity I have left while I not-so-patiently wait for the next book.

If you have not started this series yet, what are you waiting for?!?? You are seriously missing out, so go get Vampire Shift & begin this amazing journey =) ...more

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Jan 30, 2013 Lisa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-favs, my-fav-author

Wow! As I started to read Dead Water, I felt like I was amongst friends that I had missed so much. It was like snuggling up in a warm and soft blanket. I feel this was one of the most graphic with gore factor, but it was freaking awesome! The fighting scenes made me feel as if I was right there in the middle of it all, but I was invisible ...wrapped in my blanket. Murphy and Potter ... *sigh*. These two men just make me crack up! The banter between the two make me so happy!! I am so proud of Kie ...more

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Jun 26, 2013 Michelle rated it it was amazing

All i can say is amazing,astonishing,breathtaking,impressive,exiting,spine-tingling,discusting,,moving,overwhelming all in all bloody brilliant, your book's just get better n better Tim O'Rourke . This is another book you just cant put down till the end, and when you do your gutted its ended. ...more

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Mar 17, 2013 Courtney rated it it was amazing

It's good to be back with Kiera and the gang. It's like an extension to my own family. This book was amazing from the very start to the end Tim had me wondering what was going to happen next. Can't wait for the next installment already :) ...more

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Dec 06, 2012 Holly rated it it was amazing

Warning!! This book will grab you and not let you go! Be prepared to sit and read it all in one sitting because it's fast paced! Yes, it is heartbreaking, but I have faith that Tim has more surprises up his sleeve for us! ...more

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